GE Monogram ZBD6800K Owner's Manual page 17

Questions? PROBLEM
Use this
Dishes and flatware
not clean
problem
solver
Spots and filming on
glasses and flatware
Cloudiness on glassware
Black or gray marks on
dishes
Before You Call For Service
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Lower inlet water
temperature
Water pressure is
temporarily low
Air gap is clogged
Improper rack loading
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water
temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent
Water temperature
entering the dishwasher
exceeds 150°F (66°C)
Aluminum utensils have
rubbed against dishes
Dishwasher
WHAT TO DO
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct
(see Using the Dishwasher section).
• Run water at the nearest faucet prior to
starting the diswasher to insure optimal water
temperature.
• Turn on a facucet. Is water coming out
more slowly than usual? If so, wait until
pressure is normal before using your
dishwasher.
• Clean air gap.
• Make sure large dishware does not block the
detergent dispenser or the wash arms.
• Glasses and dishes must face the spray arms.
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• Use Jet Dry or Cascade Rinse Aid
agent to remove spots and prevent new film
buildup.
• Install water softener.
• To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing
film from glassware:
1Remove all metal utensils from the
dishwasher.
2Do not add detergent.
3Select the COOKWARE cycle.
4Start the dishwasher and allow to run for
18 to 22 minutes. Dishwasher will now be
in the main wash.
5Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml)
of white vinegar into the bottom of the
dishwasher.
6Close the door and allow to complete the
cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat
as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of
citric acid crystals instead of vinegar.
• This is called etching and is permanent.
To prevent this from happening, use less
detergent if you have soft water. Wash
glassware in the shortest cycle that will get
it clean.
• Lower the water heater temperature.
• Remove marks with a mild, abrasive
cleaner.
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rinse
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